Methods and systems for automated authentication, processing and issuance of digital certificates
US7120929B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 8, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/166
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer system and process for automated identification, processing and issuance of digital certificates uses web server domain-control vetting to issue web server certificates. A requestor requests a web server certificate from a certificate authority and uses approver email address or addresses to request that the approver approve issuance of the certificate. If approved, the certificate authority accepts the request, creates and signs the certificate, and the signed certificate is sent to the requestor.
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